Waterloo House is the most significant development in the UK feed industry this century.
Construction of Waterloo House, I’Anson Bros Ltds’ technologically-advanced new animal feed mill, and the most significant development in the UK feed industry this century, has been completed, marking the successful conclusion of a project a decade in the planning and two years in construction.
At a cost of £20m+, the ground-breaking development is the largest-ever investment by the Masham family-owned and managed firm, which celebrates its 125th anniversary in 2025. A phased build-up of operational capabilities has now begun.
Designed by world-renowned Dutch milling industry specialists, Ottevanger, with ground works handled by HACS, the Harrogate-based contractor, and equipment installation by GAME Engineering, of Lincoln, the facility is on the Dalton Industrial Estate, in North Yorkshire.
At 35 metres tall at its highest point, the mill is a striking new feature on the North Yorkshire skyline, almost twice as high as the Angel of the North at 20 metres or the equivalent of seven double-decker buses stacked on top of each other.
The construction statistics illustrate the scale of the project and include:-
- 1,000 tonnes of steel
- 430 x 20-metre-deep concrete pilings
- 30,000 tonnes of stone delivered in 1,500 wagon loads
- 15,000 tonnes of concrete delivered in 500 wagon loads
- 300 tonnes of reinforcing bar
- 10,000 electrical items
- 60 miles of electrical cabling in the mill, site and essential services
Managing Director, Sarah Richardson, a member of the fourth generation of the family to run the business out of Masham, said: “Commissioning and formal hand-over of the new mill is a highly significant occasion in the history of our business and for the UK feed industry as a whole. It is a milestone achievement made possible by the commitment of all our colleagues in the firm and the skilled and dedicated project partners and contractors that has brought this initiative to life. We are now embarked on a phased build-up of production and operational capability.
“We are very proud to be a Yorkshire business and an integral part of the rural community and its economy. Throughout our history we have been committed to producing animal feeds of the highest quality and this significant investment means we can continue to provide current and future customers with a sustainable, long-term source of supply.
“We also support local farmers by providing an expanding market for their crops as well as creating new employment opportunities and long-term careers for our workforce.
Waterloo House will focus on the production of the firm’s bulk feed, providing consistency of supply to customers. The Masham mill will still continue to produce quality compound animal feeds, as well as concentrating on its micronizing business and its award-winning equine feed, which is exported to more than 46 countries worldwide.
I’Anson is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of animal feeds, employs more than 100 people and has annual sales of more than £70 million.
